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SAP TM Master Data – Part 1 Locations, Products, Resources, and Means of TransportSAP TM Master Data – Part 2Transportation Lanes & Transportation Zones
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SAP TM Master Data – Part 1 Locations, Products, Resources, and Means of Transport
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SAP TM Master Data – Business PurposeLocations and GeocodingProductsMeans of Transport (MTr), Mode of TransportResourcesSchedulesSpecial Topic
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SAP TM Master Data –Overview
Existing master data elements from the SAP SCM system are re-used in SAP TM
SAP TM wraps master data into business objects in order to allowdistinct and well-defined access to these elements
Geography is based on the following main elements:Locations Transshipment locationsIncoterm locationsTransportation lanesTransportation zones
Other master data:ProductsCapacities, such as resources, schedules (e.g. sailing schedules), driversOrganizations and business partners (separate chapter)
Master data is needed to prepare the system for the operational aspects of conducting business. In most cases, master data will not be created by the end user. During operations, power users might add new master data like products and locations according to a pre-defined process.
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SAP TM Master Data –Overview – ‘Lean’ Master Data
ERP customers have the option of automatically creating a variety of master data elements via the Core Interface (CIF); examples include locations, business partners, or products (material masters)
Logistics service providers in particular may not have an ERP system or might not use SAP ERP for logistics purposes. In this case, SAP TM provides the option of either creating certain master data elements in SAP TM itself, or working with basic standard code lists.
Lean master data elementsProducts – freight classification codesLocations – standardized identification schemes for locations
Lean master data concept
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SAP TM Master Data –Locations
Different Customizing entries and master data elements from SAP ERP are reflected in SAP TM as locations with different typesSAP ERP master data can be transferred to SAP TM via the Core Interface (CIF)
ERP Master Data
PlantCustomerVendorShipping point
TM Master Data
Location Location LocationLocationTransportation zone
If a plant, customer or vendor is transferred and a transportation zone in maintained for this object then during the transfer to the SCM system:
The plant, customer or supplier location is createdThe plant, customer or supplier location is assigned to the transportation zone in the SAP TM relevant hierarchy.
For details please check the CIF integration training.
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SAP TM Master Data –Locations – One-Time Location
One-time locations can be created in two ways:
Manually by the user on the shipment/freight request UIAutomatically by the system based on address data of an incoming request to SAP TM
A temporary location is created in SAP TM, which can be deleted later in batch (see notes)An existing business partner (e.g. shipper, consignee) is needed in order to make the association of the new address
Transaction data
Shipment requestFreight request
TM
One-time location One-time location
If the shipment request refers to
an existing location then this location is used
The deletion of one-time ship-to locations is included in the re-organization job for locations. This batch job checks for the existence of orders for this location. Only if no orders, e.g. sales orders, deliveries, shipments, exists anymore this location is deleted. Report to delete locations /SAPAPO/DELETE_LOCATIONS.
OSTA: Override ship to address (sometimes also called One time Ship to Address.
Address validation will not be performed, e.g. Berliner Street and Breliner Street are different streets
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SAP TM Master Data –Locations – Geocoding 1/2
A geocoder determines the geographical coordinates (longitude and latitude) from a given address.In SAP TM, three levels of geocoding are possible:
Standard (SAP0) (included in SAP TM software license)Zip code (Internet Graphics Server) comes from PTV (included in SAP TM software license)Full addresses (Internet Graphics Server) (add. license)
Mileage software (PC Miler, ALK) can be integrated on a custom basis via existing Web services.
These coordinates are used to determine distances between locations.
The geocoding program supplied by SAP determines the longitude and latitude based on the country and region codes.
PTV (Karlsruhe, Germany)
Prerequisites for level 2 and 3:Install the geocoding program on a WINDOWS ServerEstablish an RFC-Connection to the geocoder
See note 433785 for explanation about installing a third party geocoder
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SAP TM Master Data –Locations – Geocoding 2/2
Prerequisites for all levels:Registering geocodingprogram in the system
Assigning geocodingprogram to countries
Assigning relevant address fields for geocoding
To test the geocoder, run report GEOCODING_FIRST.
It is possible to use more than one geo-coding program.
It is possible to set up the system for using specific geo-coding programs for specific countries.
After geocoding you find the coordinates in the location master data on the tab general
Geocoding Settings are done in configuration:
Menu Path via SPRO:SAP Netweaver -> General Settings -> Set GeoCoding Preferences
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SAP TM Master Data –Locations – Alternative Identifiers 1/2
Alternative IdentifiersDefinition of alternative identifiers for locations like customers, terminals, sea ports, airports, e.g. based on an official agency code list like IATA-code list, UN code list…Users can search for locations by alternative identifiers in any SAP TM transaction.Agency Code Lists
If an agency is defined via a 3-digit agency code (United Nations EDIFACT data element 3055 DE 3055), these codes can be used for external communication or to visualize it on certain UI screens
Project-Based Code ListsCan be used for input help search on locations
In the logistics world, one particular location (e.g. port, airport, terminals) might be identified by different location codes. Oftentimes agencies define standard location code lists or a company might work with its own particular identifiers. SAP TM needs to allow users to work with different location codes.
New in SAP TM 7.0
Excerpt from IMG:
Define location scheme agencies
This configuration is optional. The agencies that you define must represent organizations that maintain standardized identification schemes for locations. For more information, see the 'Requirements' section.
Define alternative location identifier types (ALI types)
ALI types distinguish between several identification schemes that can be used to identify locations and can therefore be used to assign alternative location identifiers to locations.
Define code lists for specific ALI types
For each ALI type, you can create a code list. Code lists are useful for project-specific identification schemes or if you intend to restrict the identifiers to a subset of a standardized identification scheme.
If you define a code list, you have to select the identifiers that refer to the ALI type from the code list. If you do not define a code list, you can freely choose the identifiers.
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SAP TM Master Data –Locations – Alternative Identifiers 2/2
Alternative Identifiers in the Location Master
New in SAP TM 7.0
Search Locations via Alternative Identifiers
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SAP TM Master Data –Locations – Transshipment Location
Transshipment Location
Used for unloading goods from one vehicle resource and loading it onto another vehicle resource during the transportation process
Necessary when different MTr or different transportation service providers (carriers) have to execute a transportation process, such as the following:
Truck – ocean – truckTruck – rail – truck
May also be used when consolidating or deconsolidating goods for transportation
Transportation Zone
Plant TransshipmentLocation
Plant
Assignment of locations / transportation zones to transshipment location is done in TA /SCMTMS/LOC_TRANS
SAP TM planning supports parallel hubs and the selection of theseRequires special parameter to activate this behavior, as parallel hubs have a huge
performance impact this functionality is not general available
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SAP TM Master Data –Locations – Incoterm Location
Incoterm Location
Used in combination with an incoterm (e.g. FOB – Free on Board)
Transportation charge management considers this location when distributing charges to different business partners via a Business Add-In (BAdI)
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SAP TM Master Data –Products
ProductsProducts are optional master dataThey can be created in the following ways:
Manually in the NetWeaver Business Client or SAP GUIVia the Core Interface (CIF) by transferring material master data from SAP ERP
As an alternative, the system canwork with cargo classification codes
Reduction of master datamaintenanceCargo codes can be entered to identify the shippable items in a shipment request
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SAP TM Master Data –Means of Transport Versus Vehicle Resources
Mode of
Transport
Means of Transport (MTr)
Vehicle Resources
Mode of TransportType of transport, e.g. road or sea
MTrMethod of transportExamples: rail, car, truck, refrigerated truck, LTL, FTL, barge, vessel
Vehicle ResourcesExamples: maintenance of capacities, depot locations, and other settings for individual vehicles
In addition a means of transport can be assigned to a transportation mode (see maintenance of MTr)
Transportation ModeThe Transportation Mode is a code defined to indicate the actual ‘mode’ of
transportation. This code is assigned to the Transport Method. The Transportation Mode in SAP TM should correspond to the Transportation Mode used in the ERP System (ERP IMG: Logistics Execution Transportation Basic Transportation Functions Routes Define Routes Define Modes of Transport).
Means of TransportThe Means of Transport is used to represent a ‘method’ of transportation such as a 48’
truck with full truck load capacity or refrigerated truck. The Means of Transport are assigned to Vehicle Resources in SAP TM master data. In addition, the Means of Transport will be assigned to Transportation Lanes.
Vehicle ResourcesVehicle Resources are used to represent a unit of transportation and its capacity and
planning parameters.A Vehicle Resource is independent of a particular carrier.
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SAP TM Master Data –Means of Transport (MTr) - Overview
Means of TransportRepresents a ‘class’ of vehiclesThe MTr is used to define cost structures and geographical availability (via the concept of transportation lanes)Used to determine whether a resource is part of your own fleet or that of an external providerIn case of an external provider, an MTrcan be defined as a multiresource, e.g. 10 trucks exist for this MTr (see separate slide)Defines whether a resource is traveling based on a fixed schedule, e.g. sailing or rail schedule (see separate slide)Defines if GIS is used or an average speedAn MTr can be passive, e.g. a trailer that needs to be pulled by a tractorAn MTr can have zero capacity, e.g. for a tractor that is used to pull a trailer
GIS: Geographical Information system, can determine the speed based on detailed map information, if GIS is used then the speed for slow, average and high speed needs to be determined
Example for MTr: ship, aircraft, truck15to, truck25to
A MTr represents refrigerated trucks with a specific cost structure and geographicavailabilty.
Within this group several vehicle resources exists:3 trucks with capacity of 3500 KG 2 trucks with capacity of 3600 KGAll trucks do have the same geographical availibilty and the same cost structure.
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SAP TM Master Data –Means of Transport & Geography
Where the MTr is available (from where to where)What the costs are for the MTr in this region/connectionWhich carriers are available for the MTr in this region/connectionHow the TSP/carrier selection is to be performed for this MTr in this region/connection
A means of transport is used in connection with a transportation lane to define the following business rules:
For more details see the slides about transportation lanes following later in this chapter
'Own means of transport’Vehicles belonging to a MTr which has the flag 'Own means of transport’ can have a
depot location. Depending on customizing setting the optimizer will make sure the Resource starts and ends at this depot location within one optimization run.
To use the Own-means-of-transport functionality you have to set the flag in the means-of-transport and assign a location to the resource master data
For planning: A planned shipment always starts at the depot location (independent of the flag of the MTr)On completion of the shipment planned by the optimizer, the vehicle must always return to the depot location (if the flag on the MTr is set)
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SAP TM Master Data –Means of Transport – Hierarchies
Means of Transport HierarchyAvailable in Customizing to simplify the maintenance of transportation lanesHierarchies are taken into consideration in the following functions:
Transportation service provider selectionTransportation network (for example, transportation lanes)IncompatibilitiesProfiles and settingsLane determination, distance determination, and duration determination
Temperature-controlled truck
Cooled Chilled Standard
Truck
To define a means of transport hierarchy go to IMG -> Transportation Management -> Master data -> Transportation Network -> Maintain Means of Transport
Create a main MTr and then assign this to the sub-MTr in the field „Sup. MTr“ Field
For more information, see the Implementation Guide (IMG) for SAP TM under Master Data -> Transportation Network -> Define Hierarchy Priorities for Lane Determination.
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SAP TM Master Data – Geographical Hierarchy and Means-of-Transport Hierarchy
Treating ‘ability-to-reach’ as properties of the geographical hierarchy and themeans-of-transport hierarchy
This way, the given intra-zone lane for Zone 0 and "Truck" implies:Any two locations within Zone 0 are reachable not only with resources defined as MTr "Truck", but also with MTr "Truck-16t" and "Truck-40t" Any two locations within Zone 2 are reachable not only with resources defined as MTr "Truck", but also with MTr "Truck-16t" and "Truck-40t"
Truck
Truck-16t Truck-40tZone 1 Zone 2
Zone 0
The concept of transportation zones will be explained later
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Calendar resource for opening times
Handling resources (could also be a multiresource)
SAP TM Master Data –Resources – Overview
Vehicle resourceTransportation unit resource
Resources are objects that transport or handle the goods.
Driver
Path: SAP menu Transportation Management-> Master Data Resource
A vehicle resource always represents a specific vehicle, for example:Double-axis truck with maximal number of pallets 20, 12 tons weight capacity, 37 m3.Unloading forklift with a capacity of 100 tons per hours.
Calendar resources are used to model when a plant is available for loading/unloading. They are assigned to a location.
Resources specify the available capacity and the hours on which they can be operated
Resources can have different capacity dimensions and can be linked to a schedule. They can contain shifts and are always assigned to a MTr
Resources must be created in SAP TM, can not be transferred from ERP via CIF
Single- or Multiresources are used to model loading and unloading resources (inbound/outbound).
A single resource allows one parallel loading / unloading activities while a multi resourcemodels several loading / unloading activities. A single resource can only have two different situations: Either it is loaded with an activity or it is not loaded at all.
Multi resources are used to map resources on which several activities can be carried out at a time. The maximum number of activities that can be scheduled at the same time depends on the organizational or technical conditions for the resource.
A Handling Resource (Resource Type H) is a single- or multi-resourceCapacities in the form of available working hours including downtimes are specified for the
handling resource
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SAP TM Master Data –Vehicle Resource
Vehicle ResourcesModel the vehicles that are physically available to transport and move goodsDepend on the MTr
Can move by itself (‘active’) or rely on another resource to be pulled (‘passive’)Can be modeled with or without capacityActive resource with no capacity
Passive resource with capacity
MTr combinations can be used to model a truck-and-trailer combinationMultiresources can be used to model an external fleet in one step
Active resource with capacity
An instance of a particular means of transport, or a group of identical instances of means of transport that can provide transportation services.
You use this business object to map the capacity and availability of vehicles that you want to use for transportation.
You can choose up to eight dimensions and units of measurement to describe the capacity (Mass and Volume are predefined by default). Planning can only take the vehicle capacity into account if these correspond to the dimensions and units of measurement that you have defined in a freight unit building rule.
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SAP TM Master Data –Multiresources (external Resources)
2008 Wipro Ltd
Business Requirement:Case 1: A company has a lot of resources of the same type and does not need to plan on individual resources as the resource master maintenance causes quite a lot of effort.
Case 2: A non-asset-based logistics service provider that subcontracts all its transports to a third-party carrier may not need to maintain data for resources of a third party.
Definition of resources of the same type in one step, e.g. 10 trucksThe concept of multiresourcesenables the customer to maintain only one resource master and to specify how many resources of that type (MTr) are actually (i.e. physically) available, or alternatively there is no restriction at all on the number of resources available
Creation of multiple tours for the same multiresource (resource counter)
New in SAP TM 7.0
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SAP TM Master Data –Vehicle Resource – Means-of-Transport Combinations
A truck-and-trailer combination, for exampleNumber of objects of each MTr within the combination, e.g. 1 truck and 2 trailers Capacities (several UoM): Maximum capacities of the combinationAdditional (freely definable) attributes: Can be used for incompatibilities/compatibilities; based on a customizable attribute definition (code + text)Coupling/uncoupling durations are defined per passive MTr
Max. capacity for the MTr combination
Which and how many of these MTr belong to the MTr combination
Additional attributes for compatibilities
Means-of-Transport Combination (MTr Combination) Can be Used to Model the Following:
An instance of a particular means of transport, or a group of identical instances of means of transport that can provide transportation services.
You use this business object to map the capacity and availability of vehicles that you want to use for transportation.
You can choose up to eight dimensions and units of measurement to describe the capacity (Mass and Volume are predefined by default). Planning can only take the vehicle capacity into account if these correspond to the dimensions and units of measurement that you have defined in a freight unit building rule.
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SAP TM Master Data –Transportation Units & Drivers
Transportation UnitsUsed to model freight units that have to be moved by a vehicle resourceExamples include containers, flatbed or chassisTransportation units can only be configured / loaded manuallyTransportation units can be tracked separately from vehicle resources via SAP Event Management (SAP EM)
DriversPerson who operates vehicle resourcesOffers skills, such as licenses Examples: truck driver, captainNo automatic support in planning, only used for manual planning
Labor resources are defined in the same transaction as resources themselves, press the Driver button to create a driver.
Future TM release will allow for integration to SAP HCM module and consideration of Hours-of-Service (HOS) concepts that need to comply to government regulations (e.g. maximum operating times)
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SAP TM Master Data –Compartments and Trailers
CompartmentsCompartments divide the truck and also the trailer into smaller units
Flexible and fixed compartmentsIncompatibilities can be used to restrict certain freight units to be transported together
Allows the assignment of dangerous goods to certain areas of the truckImproves transport planning for oil and gas, chemicals, retail and consumer productsCapacity constraints for compartments, trucks, trailers, and vehicle combinations are considered simultaneously
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SAP TM Master Data –Schedule
Start
(mandatory)
(mandatory)
(mandatory)
(mandatory)optional
Truck: TSP1
Schedule definition
Shipment 1
Shipment 2
ScheduleUsed to define a train schedule or a sailing schedule, for exampleA schedule defines a stop sequence that consists of a start stop, an arbitrary number of intermediate stops, and a destination stop. Each stop can be a location or a transportation zone.Has a means of transport assignedThe user can define an arbitrary number of transportation service providers for a scheduleA departure calendar or time table defines the departure dates and the duration of the trip
Schedules are using internal transportation zones for representation
In SAP TM only schedules with mandatory stops are supported, eWM support optional stopsStops may be defined a mandatory or optional (zones are always optional). Automatic planning will only support the schedules with mandatory stops only
BAPI are available to upload schedules.
/SCTM/BAPI_LEG_READ_MULTI BAPI-FuBa for reading schedules
/SCTM/BAPI_LEG_SAVE_MULTI BAPI-FuBa for create, change, read, delete schedulesAn interface will allow for uploading of schedules (I.e Airline flight schedules).Stops in transportaton zones are not planning relevant
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SAP TM Master Data –Schedule - Enhancements
Schedule Without ResourcesCreation of schedules without individual resourcesPlanning without individual resources
Enhancements of Schedule Master DataContaining additional information such as vessel ID, flight number, voyage number
As of SAP TM 7.0
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SAP TM Master Data –Role Codes and Type Codes
Role Codes and Type CodesSome role codes are firm and cannot be changed by the customer, such as source or destination in the location role code table.Customers can add specific entries to any role code or type code table.A prominent use of role codes and type codes is to leverage theseentries during input help search. A lot of input help searches offer rolecode functionality.Role codes and type codes can also be used when creating conditions.
SAP TM offers a variety of role codes or type codes that can be configured in Customizing. These codes can be used to search for, add, and use customer-specific information throughout the system.
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Explain the function of the master data elements in SAP TM Explain the settings for geocodingUnderstand the concept of productsMaintain and explain the settings for means of transportMaintain and explain the usage of resources and schedulesPut the concept of type codes and role codes into context
You are now able to:
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SAP TM Master Data – Part 2Transportation Lanes and Transportation Zones
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Transportation LanesMeans of Transport (MTr) Settings Relevant for Transportation LanesDistance CalculationTransportation ZonesTransportation Zone HierarchyTransportation Service Provider Profile (TSP Profile)
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SAP TM Master Data –Transportation Lane 1/3
Represent a direct route between two locations in order to transport freight from one location to another
Are typically maintained at transportation zone level
Are defined by:Source and target locationsDirection Available MTrTSP (e.g. carrier) per MTr
Maintenance:IndividualMass maintenance
A transportation lane may connect:A location (customer, vendor, plant, distribution center, carrier) with another locationA location with a transportation zone (geographic region comprising various locations), or vice versaA transportation zone with a transportation zone
Using transportation zones as a start or destination will considerably reduce
the amount of transportation lanes to be maintained.
A transportation lane is needed in SAP TM to plan transports from one location to another with a specific means of transport and a specific transportation service provider (TSP).
Lanes have a validity period.
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SAP TM Master Data –Transportation Lane 2/3
Distribution Center
Customer
Transportation Lanes
Supplier
Transportation Zone
A transportation lane can be maintained between:Two locations
A location and a transportation zone
Two transportation zones
A transportation zone itself
Location
A transportation lane points only in one direction, to model the reverse direction a separate transportation lane needs to be created.
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Information Assigned to a LaneStart location and destination location
Means of Transport
ValidityDistance and durationCostsTransportation service provider (TSP) or carrier selection settings
TSPTSP business partner, e.g. carrier or logistics service provider
Transportation costs
Share of business
Priority
Continuous move
SAP TM Master Data –Transportation Lanes 3/3
The system proposes time and distance of transportation based on the coordinates of the locations.
You can maintain real data and set the flag for 'Fixed Transport Duration' and 'Fixed Transport Distance'.
A carrier will be assigned in a lane under the transport type button 'Allocate carrier'. Beforehand, the carrier has to be defined as a location (location type 1020). To do this, an additional tab 'Carrier' is available.
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Transportation LanesMeans of Transport (MTr) Settings Relevant for Transportation LanesDistance CalculationTransportation ZonesTransportation Zone HierarchyTransportation Service Provider Profile (TSP Profile)
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Runtime Lane Geo Distance 80
Maintained Master Lane Distance 130Master Lane Geo Distance 100
Runtime Lane Distance 104
SAP TM Master Data –Calculation of Distance and Duration
Runtime Geo Distance 80 X = Actual Runtime Distance 104Maint. Master Lane 130
Master Geo Distance 100
Distance / Average Speed Per Unit = Duration
With GIS
By connecting the GIS to the Internet Graphics Server (IGS), distance and duration time can be calculated for each means of transport within a transportation lane using exact road details
Without GIS (Geographical Information System)
SAP TM will compute the runtime lanes during optimization. Corresponding transportation lanes will be generated between all locations assigned to the transportation zones. In the process, the cost information is taken from the transportation lanes maintained. The distance/duration is calculated according to the settings or taken from the transportation lane maintained.
The maintained distance in the Master Lane includes a factor for road/street map variability. The Factor is obtained from the Means of Transport. This factor establishes the proportion between the linear distance between two locations and the actual distance covered by the vehicle transporting goods between them.
Included in the Means of Transport is the Average Speed of the transport method. The Runtime distance is divided by the average speed to calculate the estimated Duration.
NOTE: If an external Geographical Information System is used to calculate the distances, these distances are stored in a separate Table (/SAPAPO/TRDIDUPS) and is NOT calculated at runtime.
In the means-of-transport you flag if this MOT is calculated by a GIS system. If the flag is not set the aerial distance is used
If the GIS flag is set then the low, medium, high average speed is used. GIS systems typically categorize streets by “slow”, “medium”, or “fast”.
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SAP TM Master Data – Single Generation of GIS Distances and Durations
Determines distance and duration according to the GIS mode as specified in the means of transport. Duration is determined according to the velocities maintained for the means of transport.
Displays the GIS quality of the calculated proposals.
0 = Aerial distance1000 = Manually maintained
Any other entries represent specific GIS providers.
100 = e.g. PTV 110 = e.g. ESRI
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SAP TM Master Data –Mass Generation of GIS Distances and Durations
Distances and durations are calculated in a job using the GIS server.
They are stored in table /SAPAPO/TRDIDUPS.
If a location is added or modified, this transaction needs to be executed again to update the GIS information.
For more information, see notes page on transaction /SAPAPO/TR_IGS_BPSEL.
Transaction /SAPAPO/TR_IGS_BPSEL
This transaction obtains distance and duration information for the specified scope (lanes and means of transport) from the connected GIS server and stores the results in table SAPAPO/TRDIDUPS. When runtime lanes are created later on during an optimization run, the distance and duration are obtained from this table.
Note: The job cannot be terminated without losing the data. Once the job is started all old records are deleted, if the job is started with this setting.
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Transportation LanesMeans of Transport (MTr) Settings Relevant for Transportation LanesDistance CalculationTransportation ZonesTransportation Zone HierarchyTransportation Service Provider Profile (TSP Profile)
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SAP TM Master Data –Transportation Zones
Can group locations as well as other zones.Include one-time locationsInclude zones with their locations andsubzonesExample:
All locations that are supplied by the same warehouse are grouped into a transportation zone.
The following zone types are possible:Direct Zone – locations are assigned directly to a zonePostal Code Zone – specified by a postal code or postal code rangeRegion Zone – specified by a country or region, e.g. state of Florida in the USMixed Zone – a combination of the three other zone types
Transportation zones can dramatically reduce the effort needed to model your geographic network; by grouping locations into zones, you can effectively reduce master data volume in the SAP TM system.
If SAP ERP integration is used then the transportation zones are automatically created from the address of the location and the location is automatically assigned to the transportation zone
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SAP TM Master Data –Transportation Zones – Hierarchy
Zones can include locations and other zones.The assignment of zones to other zones can be maintained in transaction /SAPAPO/RELHSHOW.You cannot assign a zone to itself.
Z4 Z1
L1 H1 L2 L3
Z5 Z2 Z3
L4
By organizing transportation zones into hierarchies, you can inherit properties of the superordinate transportation zone to the locations on lower levels of the hierarchy.
The SAP TM relevant hierarchy can be defined in customizing Transportation Management -> Transportation Network -> Define Transportation Zone Hierarchy
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SAP TM Master Data –Transportation Zones
Groups locations and zones
Can include locations based on Identity Region Postal code
Includes one-time locations
Includes zones with their locations and sub-zones
Hubs can be loading or unloading points
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Transportation LanesMeans of Transport (MTr) Settings Relevant for Transportation LanesDistance CalculationTransportation ZonesTransportation Zone HierarchyTransportation Service Provider Profile (TSP Profile)
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SAP TM Master Data –TSP Profile (‘Carrier Profile‘)
The TSP profile allows you to see the assigned lanes from the TSP perspective.
You can also remove existing assignments and add new assignments.
You have different views of the lane-TSP assignment.
You can store the following objects in a TSP profile:
Freight code setsTransportation lane and TSP-specific parametersProduct freight groupsTransportation groupsEquipment groups and equipment typesFixed transportation costsDimension costs
TSP’s are business partners that you have assigned the business partner role ‘Carrier’to
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Describe the usage and setup for transportation lanesDescribe the settings of the means of transport relevant for transportation lanesDescribe the options of distance calculationDescribe the usage of transportation zones and transportation zone hierarchiesDescribe the usage of TSP profiles
You are now able to:
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